European Parliament

RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: 🇪🇺 Long Live Europe! #EuropeDay

🇧🇬 Да живее Европа! #ДенНаЕвропа
🇭🇷 Živjela Europa! #DanEurope
🇨🇿 Ať žije Evropa! #DenEvropy
🇩🇰 Længe leve Europa! #EuropaDag
🇳🇱🇧🇪 Lang leve Europa! #Europadag
🇪🇪 Elagu Euroopa! #EuroopaPäev
🇫🇮 Eläköön Eurooppa! #EurooppaPäivä
🇫🇷🇧🇪🇱🇺 Vive l’Europe! #JournéeDeLEurope
🇩🇪🇦🇹🇱🇺🇧🇪 Lang lebe Europa! #Europatag
🇬🇷🇨🇾 Ζήτω η Ευρώπη! #ΗμέραΤηςΕυρώπης
🇭🇺 Éljen Európa! #EurópaNap
🇮🇪 An Eoraip Abú! #LáNaHEorpa
🇮🇹 Viva l'Europa! #GiornataDellEuropa
🇱🇻 Lai dzīvo Eiropa! ##EiropasDiena
🇱🇹 Tegyvuoja Europa! #EuroposDiena
🇲🇹 Viva l-Ewropa! #JumlEwropa
🇵🇱 Niech żyje Europa! #DzieńEuropy
🇵🇹 Viva a Europa! #DiaDaEuropa
🇷🇴 Trăiască Europa! #ZiuaEuropei
🇸🇰 Nech žije Európa! #DeňEurópy
🇸🇮 Naj živi Evropa! #DanEvrope
🇪🇸 ¡Viva Europa! #DíaDeEuropa
🇸🇪 Länge leve Europa! #Europadagen

🇪🇺 Long Live Europe! #EuropeDay

🇧🇬 Да живее Европа! #ДенНаЕвропа
🇭🇷 Živjela Europa! #DanEurope
🇨🇿 Ať žije Evropa! #DenEvropy
🇩🇰 Længe leve Europa! #EuropaDag
🇳🇱🇧🇪 Lang leve Europa! #Europadag
🇪🇪 Elagu Euroopa! #EuroopaPäev
🇫🇮 Eläköön Eurooppa! #EurooppaPäivä
🇫🇷🇧🇪🇱🇺 Vive l’Europe! #JournéeDeLEurope
🇩🇪🇦🇹🇱🇺🇧🇪 Lang lebe Europa! #Europatag
🇬🇷🇨🇾 Ζήτω η Ευρώπη! #ΗμέραΤηςΕυρώπης
🇭🇺 Éljen Európa! #EurópaNap
🇮🇪 An Eoraip Abú! #LáNaHEorpa
🇮🇹 Viva l'Europa! #GiornataDellEuropa
🇱🇻 Lai dzīvo Eiropa! ##EiropasDiena
🇱🇹 Tegyvuoja Europa! #Eur...
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No more testing on animals.

Europeans asked and the Parliament listened. Revised rules on EU framework on detergents and surfactants ban animal testing.

Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/c37nRB
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Think you can spot disinformation?

On International Fact-Checking Day, here are 4 ways to protect yourself online: stay vigilant beyond headlines, check sources, beware of AI-generated content, and share awareness. You have the power.

More tips here: https://link.europa.eu/rvJyCN
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Sex is only sex when consent is freely given, informed, and revocable at any time.

Everything else is rape.

Parliament is once again pushing for an EU-wide definition of rape centred on the absence of consent.

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"A big milestone for a more modern and just Parliament." - @EP_President@respublicae.eu Roberta Metsola.

Plenary has approved the revision of the EU Electoral Act to enable female MEPs to delegate their voting rights before and after childbirth.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/pXw3fP

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MEPs have backed a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/ycrN9f

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R to @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Learn more ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260423IPR41832/rape-must-be-defined-based-on-the-absence-of-consent-in-all-eu-countries
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A resolution has been adopted by MEPs asking for stronger EU action to protect companies, jobs and consumers from unfair competition by non-EU operators.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/TfWqRV

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In a vote in plenary, MEPs have taken stock of the fundamental rights situation in the EU in 2024 and 2025.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/Q9kXrf

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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: As Europe keeps pushing for a swift and lasting end to the war in Iran, we must also address our long-term energy security.

That means investing in grids, resilient infrastructure, and secure supply chains.

And ultimately achieving strategic autonomy.

As Europe keeps pushing for a swift and lasting end to the war in Iran, we must also address our long-term energy security.

That means investing in grids, resilient infrastructure, and secure supply chains.

And ultimately achieving strategic autonomy.

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🔹 The EU long-term budget
🔹 The crisis in the Middle East and energy prices
🔹 Common definition of rape
🔹 Protection of dogs and cats

All this and more in Parliament next week.

See the full agenda: https://link.europa.eu/yH4Hb4
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex is not only the shepherd of the Roman Catholic flock across the globe, but a symbol of moral courage and clarity in a time where such compasses are increasingly needed.  

His voice is one that Europeans of all faiths - and none - listen to, appreciate and respect. 

On behalf of the @europarl_en@respublicae.eu, I reached out to the Holy See to reaffirm our invitation for the Holy Father to address an upcoming Plenary Session of th...
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Also this week 14& 15 April 🗣️

AI Days with national parliaments

Follow the session on Wednesday on “The AI Act:
State of Implementation of National Sandboxes and Real-World Testing” organised by @brandobenifei@respublicae.eu & @McNamaraMEP

Details 🔗
https://link.europa.eu/k78RbJ

Also this week 14& 15 April 🗣️

AI Days with national parliaments

Follow the session on Wednesday on “The AI Act:
State of Implementation of National Sandboxes and Real-W...
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Europe is facing a water crisis.

Parliament wants to tackle it.

With new measures, Parliament wants to reduce the presence of "forever chemicals", medicines, microplastics, and pesticides in EU waters.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/yCGbX9
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Bankruptcy: tracing assets is about to get simpler.

New EU rules will boost cross-border investments and deepen the single market thanks to better harmonised rules for businesses facing insolvency across the EU.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/YDy9bT
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The first EU-wide anti-corruption rules. Approved ✅

Almost 70% of Europeans believe corruption is widespread in their country.

Parliament has approved clearer definitions, tougher penalties, stronger enforcement and EU-wide monitoring.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/bqv87p
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R to @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Learn more ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260423IPR41844/digital-markets-act-meps-want-stronger-enforcement-amid-external-pushback
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Yesterday, in a ceremony held in Brussels, 🇪🇸 Deaf (Sorda) took home the biggest audience film award in Europe: the 2026 LUX Audience Award.

Director Eva Libertad accepted the award on behalf of the team.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/8KYKF4

Yesterday, in a ceremony held in Brussels, 🇪🇸 Deaf (Sorda) took home the biggest audience film award in Europe: the 2026 LUX Audience Award.

Director Eva Libertad accepted the award on behalf of the team.

Lear...
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Tune in today at 14:30 CET to watch this debate live on our account ↓

Tune in today at 14:30 CET to watch this debate live on our account ↓
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MEPs have given their final green light to the first ever EU standards for the breeding, housing, traceability, import and handling of cats and dogs.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/ycxrHy

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R to @luxaward: English version ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260407IPR40209/deaf-wins-the-2026-lux-audience-award

English version ↓
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R to @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Learn more ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20240524STO21650/what-do-the-eu-institutions-do-infographic

Learn more ↓
europarl.europa.eu/topics/en…
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Wonderful news!

Very happy to see @europarl_en@respublicae.eu Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut free.

Wonderful news!

Very happy to see @europarl_en@respublicae.eu Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut free.

Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk)

Andrzej Poczobut wolny! Witaj w polskim domu, Przyjacielu❤️🇵🇱

— https://nitter.net/donaldtusk/status/2049084209185112412#m
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The European Parliament’s Positive Action Programme is an exciting job opportunity!

It offers an additional pathway for persons with disabilities to join as contract agents.

Applications are open until 6 May 2026 (12:00 CET).

Apply: https://apply4ep.gestmax.eu/search/index/lang/en_US

The European Parliament’s Positive Action Programme is an exciting job opportunity!

It offers an additional pathway for persons with disabilities to join as contract agents.

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Europe must unite to solve its problems. Peacefully, and in a cooperative way.

This was the key message behind the Treaty of Paris, which was signed on this day in 1951.

A guarantee of peace that changed the course of history.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/jWy44d

Europe must unite to solve its problems. Peacefully, and in a cooperative way.

This was the key message behind the Treaty of Paris, which was signed on this day in 1951.

A guarantee of pea...
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If you're 18, you can travel across Europe for free.

With DiscoverEU, young people can apply for a travel pass to explore Europe for up to 30 days.

8–22 April 2026 📅

Apply: https://youth.europa.eu/discovereu
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R to @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: See the full agenda ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/agenda/plenary-news/2026-04-27
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Members of @EP_ForeignAff@respublicae.eu and of the parliamentary delegation to Iran discuss current events in the country with advocates for a free Iran ↓ https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yKAPMlmAbOxb

Members of @EP_ForeignAff@respublicae.eu and of the parliamentary delegation to Iran discuss current events in the country with advocates for a free Iran ↓ nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1yKAPMlmA…
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Signed ✍️

We are opening a new chapter in the relationship between @europarl_en@respublicae.eu and @EU_Commission@respublicae.eu.

A stronger partnership for better results.

Rooted in trust, transparency, and accountability, this agreement ensures we deliver more effectively for every European.

Because Europe is at its strongest when we move forward together.
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Parliament has adopted a report calling on the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/dN3kpd

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EU-US trade relations must be based on clarity and mutual respect.

Parliament wants to remain in the driving seat and have the last word on the application of the EU-US trade agreement, say Members of the European Parliament.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/gXYhbW
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POV: you time travel to the European Parliament in the 90s.

Different hairstyles, different people but the same goal: to shape European democracy.

Take a trip down memory lane ↓

POV: you time travel to the European Parliament in the 90s.

Different hairstyles, different people but the same goal: to shape European democracy.

Take a trip down memory lane ↓

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The winning film of the LUX Audience Award 2026 edition will be announced in the presence of representatives from the five nominated films and Members of the European Parliament ↓ https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1XxygmbqdvkGM

The winning film of the LUX Audience Award 2026 edition will be announced in the presence of representatives from the five nominated films and Members of the European Parliament ↓ nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1Xxygmbqd…
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Disinformation and foreign interference are influencing how we think, trust, and engage.

Lead member for the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield @tomastobe@respublicae.eu explains how these threats work and how the EU is responding.

Watch more: https://youtu.be/q-dwDdrCyqs

Disinformation and foreign interference are influencing how we think, trust, and engage.

Lead member for the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield @tomastobe@respublicae.eu explains how...
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R to @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: “From the start, the European Parliament has demanded a just peace, justice, punishment of war criminals, and reparations," Hojsík added, as he reiterated Parliament's continuous support for Ukraine.
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Who will win the 2026 LUX Audience Award? 🎥

Join us live tomorrow from Brussels as we celebrate European cinema and reveal this year’s laureate, chosen by both the public and Members of the European Parliament.

Tune in tomorrow at 18:00 to follow the livestream.

Who will win the 2026 LUX Audience Award? 🎥

Join us live tomorrow from Brussels as we celebrate European cinema and reveal this year’s laureate, chosen by both the public and Members of the Europe...
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Congratulations to Deaf (Sorda), winner of the 2026 @luxaward!

The film, which is a Spanish production, was chosen by the people as their favourite among the 5 nominated films.

Congratulations to Deaf (Sorda), winner of the 2026 @luxaward!

The film, which is a Spanish production, was chosen by the people as their favourite among the 5 nominated films.
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All of this and more is on the agenda in Parliament this week ↓

Which topic are you most interested in?
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Congratulations to Member of @europarl_en@respublicae.eu @magyarpeterMP on the victory in today's national elections in Hungary.

Hungary's place is at the heart of Europe 🇪🇺🇭🇺

Gratulálok az @Europarl_HU@respublicae.eu @magyarpeterMP képviselőnek a mai magyarországi országgyűlési választásokon aratott győzelméhez.

Magyarország helye Európa szívében van 🇪🇺🇭🇺

Congratulations to Member of @europarl_en@respublicae.eu @magyarpeterMP on the victory in today's national elections in...
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Where should the EU invest from 2028 onward?

Parliament debates the next long-term budget, which will shape the Union’s priorities for the coming seven years ↓ https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1PKqrEYOvVmGb

Where should the EU invest from 2028 onward?

Parliament debates the next long-term budget, which will shape the Union’s priorities for the coming seven years ↓ nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1PKqrEYOv…
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"Lasting peace is built on justice. The Bucha victims remind us of Russian murders, torture, and abductions in Ukraine.” Vice-President @martinhojsik represented the European Parliament at the commemoration of victims of the Bucha massacre and at the 2026 Bucha Summit.
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One single charging port for your phone, tablet, camera… and now your laptop too 💻

As of today, new laptops sold in the EU must feature a USB-C port, under common charger rules.

This means no more buying a new charger with every device, saving you money and reducing e-waste.

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MEPs want a 10% increase in the EU long-term budget to support EU priorities.

Learn more ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260414IPR40819/eu-long-term-budget-meps-want-a-10-increase-to-support-eu-priorities

MEPs want a 10% increase in the EU long-term budget to support EU priorities.

Learn more ↓
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How are EU laws made?

Three key players work together to come up with a plan, discuss, tweak and finally pass a law ✅

Find out how ↓

How are EU laws made?

Three key players work together to come up with a plan, discuss, tweak and finally pass a law ✅

Find out how ↓
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RT by @europarl_en@respublicae.eu: Relieved to see that President Trump @POTUS, @FLOTUS and everyone attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC are safe after the shooting incident.

There can be no room for political violence in our democracies.
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Parliament has set out its position for negotiations with member states on the main figures and structure of the 2028-2034 EU long-term budget.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/nWq4Kr

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R to @luxaward: Learn more ↓
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/fr/press-room/20260407IPR40209/deaf-wins-the-2026-lux-audience-award

Learn more ↓
europarl.europa.eu/news/fr/p…
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Parliament has endorsed updated rules to allow vulnerable developing countries to export goods to the EU with low or no tariffs.

Learn more: link.europa.eu/FMTxyt

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40 years of lessons learned 🇺🇦🕯️

On this day in 1986, Europe was shaken by the worst nuclear disaster in history.

We honour the thousands of lives lost and condemn Russia's continuous attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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AI should empower people, not expose them.

The European Parliament is taking a clear stand against one of the most harmful abuses of AI, the so-called “nudifier” apps.

Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/mW8h64
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